Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of girls reportedly shone a laser pen at the faces of train passengers.

The girls were seen at Clarkston station around 5pm on Tuesday by a member of the public travelling on the train service between Glasgow Central and East Kilbride.

The passenger noticed the girls, who were about 15 years old and wearing black jackets and blue jeans, shining the laser light into the train carriage, targeting passengers' faces.

One of the girls was said to be wearing a tiara.

British Transport Police are now investigating the incident and have appealed for witnesses.

Inspector Gary Brown said: "This was reckless and dangerous behaviour which could have easily caused serious eye damage to passengers on the train.

"You would never shine a laser in your own eyes so it is bewildering why someone would be so senseless as to target members of the public.

"We have since launched an investigation and I would like to hear from anyone who was on the train or saw what happened.

"I am aware that one of the females was wearing a tiara. If you saw this group please get in touch as your information might help."

British Transport Police can be contacted by text on 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 367 of 21/03/2017. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 08000 555 111.